Flying Dog Brewery was one of the first so-called microbreweries to break through during the craftbrew craze of the 1990s. Even from its humble beginnings as small brewpub in Aspen, Colorado, Flying Dog has strived to make high-quality ales for every palate. Often, that resulted with them to going rogue and creating some of the most extreme brews around. This is certainly the case with the series of "Wild Dog Releases," of which their Double Dog Pale Ale was their inaugural offering. In fact, this brew was so popular that Flying Dog brought it back by popular demand and permanently added it to their arsenal of beers.
Clocking in at a stunning 11.5% alcohol by volume, Double Dog is a big brew even by extreme brew standards. Translated: If you aren't careful, it will be an early bedtime for you. It is dark orange in color with a slight haze and typical carbonation. The aromas of astrigent pine and grapefruit are quite pronounced. Flavors of caramel, tart citrus (bitter orange peel) and raisin dominate throughout. It has a sweet, almost sticky mouthfeel that leads to a dry, boozy finish. At 85ibus, the bitterness is very noticeable. Almost a barleywine, Double Dog Pale ale will surely let you know that you are experiencing an extreme brew. A nice match with a blue cheese like Stilton.
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